T.M.E.P. § 704.03
Supervisory Examining Attorney May Indicate Action for Non-Signatory Examining Attorney

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704.03 Supervisory Examining Attorney May Indicate Action for Non-Signatory Examining Attorney

When a non-signatory examining attorney examines an application, a supervisory examining attorney must thoroughly review the action. The usual procedure is for the non-signatory examining attorney to explain relevant information to the supervisory examining attorney, discussing any reference marks or other grounds for refusal, and any requirements or objections. The supervisory examining attorney may indicate the action to be taken.